About Dr. Bülent Cihantimur
Dr. Bülent Cihantimur is an aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the founder of Estetik International, which he established in 1999. According to Estetik International, he practises at the group's Istanbul Quasar and Bursa hospitals.
Clinical focus
Estetik International lists face and body surgery, hair transplantation, genital and male aesthetics and stem-cell applications among his treatments, and credits him with techniques including the Spider Web technique (a non-surgical facelift method), Organic Hair Transplantation, Fat Juice injection, the Cihantimur Fat Transfer System and non-surgical otoplasty with threads.
Experience
According to Estetik International, he has more than 30 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The group lists his publications in journals including Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the European Journal of Plastic Surgery and Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica.
Credentials
- Member of TPRCD, the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD), AACS, IFATS and IPRAS; Vice President of the Post-Bariatric Surgery Association, per Estetik International
- Awards listed by the group: Golden Bistoury and Medical Man of the Year (2014), Excellence Awards (2017), Fashion TV Best Plastic Surgeon Award (2018), AAAMC Outstanding Contribution Award (2018)
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedTurkish Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; Cihantimur Fat Transfer System — patent holder
- MembershipsInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD / TSPRAS); Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD) +1 more
- Works atEstetik International (lists Health Tourism Cert.)
Certifications, licenses & patents
Turkish BoardCertifiedCihantimur Fat Transfer…Certified- Board certificationTurkish Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- PatentCihantimur Fat Transfer System — patent holder
A patent records the registration of an invention — it is not evidence of clinical effectiveness, safety or superiority.
Turkey's national health authority. It issues the licence to practise and, after residency and a national examination, the specialist (uzmanlık) title.
Closest U.S. counterpartA state medical board licence plus an ABMS specialty board certification — in Turkey both come from the same authority.
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Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeIstanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine
- TrainingUludağ University (Bursa)
- TrainingSt. Lawrence's Hospital, England
Professional memberships
- MembershipInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- MembershipTurkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD / TSPRAS)
- MembershipAesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD)
- MembershipUnion of Cosmetic Surgeons (USA)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Awards & recognition
Industry, media and event recognitions — shown for completeness. They are not certifications of clinical quality.
- AwardGolden Bistoury (Scalpel) Award — World's Plastic Surgery Conference, Monaco, 2014
- AwardPhysician of the Year (2014) — for Spider Web Aesthetics facial rejuvenation
- AwardTurkey International Friendship and Peace Oscar
- AwardTatweej Academy Excellence Award
- AwardFashion TV Best Plastic Surgeon Award
- AwardOutstanding Contribution for the Development of Plastic Surgery — Azerbaijan Art of Beauty Awards Congress
- AwardGuest of Honor speaker — 13th AMWC Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (Monaco, under patronage of Prince Albert II)
Prices for procedures by Dr. Bülent Cihantimur
| Procedure | Price at Estetik International | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | $2,460 - $4,150 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | $3,136 - $4,530 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only |
| Liposuction | $4,530 - $5,576 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $4,879 - $6,273 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
| Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | $11,153 - $12,547 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Turkey from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Flights. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (reissued June 9, 2026). The advisory says not to travel within 10 km of the borders with Syria or Iraq; Istanbul is far from both.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Bülent Cihantimur
Where does Dr. Bülent Cihantimur practice?
Dr. Bülent Cihantimur works at Estetik International in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Dr. Bülent Cihantimur's qualifications?
Dr. Bülent Cihantimur has 30 years of experience, trained at Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine and Uludağ University (Bursa), credentials and memberships include Turkish Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; Cihantimur Fat Transfer System — patent holder; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD / TSPRAS); Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Bülent Cihantimur perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Buttock Augmentation (BBL), Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Face Contouring, Facelift, Hair Transplant, Liposuction, and more.
Does Dr. Bülent Cihantimur speak English?
Yes. Dr. Bülent Cihantimur speaks Turkish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Bülent Cihantimur cost?
Prices quoted by Estetik International for procedures Dr. Bülent Cihantimur performs, in U.S. dollars: Breast Augmentation $2,460 to $4,150; Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) $3,136 to $4,530; Liposuction $4,530 to $5,576; Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) $4,879 to $6,273. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Bülent Cihantimur's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
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About the clinic
Aesthetic surgery group founded in 1999 by Dr. Bülent Cihantimur, with hospitals in Istanbul (Mecidiyeköy) and Bursa and clinics abroad, per the group.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Bülent Cihantimur performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Gluteal Fat Grafting Safety Recommendations
- Practice Advisory on Gluteal Fat Grafting
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- Improvement in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Safety With the Current Recommendations from ASERF
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.